Ukraine War Politics: Ukrainians protested in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a wider reshuffle, with demonstrators warning the move could weaken Ukraine’s drone-driven edge as Russian strikes continue. UN Afghanistan: UN chief António Guterres appointed Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh as Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, succeeding Roza Otunbayeva. Human Rights—Iran: UN experts demanded Iran reverse the seizure and eviction tied to Tehran’s St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, warning of a crackdown on Persian Christian life. Human Rights—Pakistan: Human Rights Watch urged independent probes into Pakistan strikes in Afghanistan after reports of dozens of civilian deaths and injuries. Climate & Water: Hungary’s Lake Velence is drying up, leaving tourism and fishing reeling as climate change and mismanagement bite. Environment & Industry: Sappi joined the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero to cut harmful chemicals across the fashion supply chain. Global Development: South Africa marked Mandela Day with a National Water Access Acceleration Programme launching 67 borehole interventions in three provinces. Tech & AI Governance: A US-focused report alleges Chinese Communist Party influence in protests against AI data centers, raising national security concerns. UK Immigration: A Gaza family of 18 won a human rights challenge to come to Britain, after a refusal was rejected by the upper tribunal. Sports & Culture: Exeter Chiefs signed Georgia prop Bachuki Tchumbadze to stay until 2028; Detroit’s art world saw a new Velázquez portrait discovery and major museum updates.